calefactory

American  

[kal-uh-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree] / ˌkæl əˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri /

adjective

1. serving to heat.

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noun

PLURAL

calefactories

1. a heated parlor or sitting room in a monastery.

calefactory British  

/ -trɪ, ˌkælɪˈfæktərɪ /

adjective

1. giving warmth

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noun

1. a heated sitting room in a monastery

Etymology

Origin of calefactory

1530–40; < Late Latin calefactōrius having a warming or heating power, equivalent to Latin calefac ( ere ) to make warm ( calefacient ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

In the more carefully constructed monasteries this apartment was so placed as to adjoin the calefactory, which allowed the introduction of hot air, when needed.

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Leading out of it is the ancient "calefactory," where the fire for the censers and thuribles was preserved.

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Gardener's house     2. refectory; 3. calefactory; m,m.

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There were the infirmary and the hospital; the calefactory or warming apparatus, the recreation hall and the winter hall, the locutorium and the common hall, and I know not what besides.

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Above the calefactory is the ``dormitory'' opening into the south transept of the church, to enable the monks to attend the nocturnal services with readiness.

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